According to the Text Discussion, Not All of the Available

question 44

Multiple Choice

According to the text discussion, not all of the available evidence supports the dopamine hypothesis as an explanation for schizophrenia. Which of the following findings seems to contradict the dopamine hypothesis?

• A) Antipsychotic drugs, such as Thorazine, act by reducing or blocking dopamine activity in the brain.
• B) The use of amphetamines increases dopamine activity in the brain.
• C) The use of cocaine increases dopamine activity in the brain.
• D) Some individuals who have schizophrenia do not experience a reduction of symptoms in response to taking antipsychotic medications.

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